MUT Adrenal Glands

Adrenal glands are _____ organs

Retroperitoneal

Adrenal glands are ____ glands

Endocrine

Adrenal glands are supplied by the

Suprarenal arteries

Adrenal glands are _____ to kidneys

Supromedial

Primary adrenocortical insufficiency/Chronic primary hypoadrenalism

Addison Disease

The cortex hormones are

Aldosterone, Androgens and Cortisol (think “A and C”)

Medulla hormones are

Epinephrine and Norepinephrine (“fight or flight”)

Most common benign solid mass of adrenal. Solid hypoechoic mass

Adenoma

Hypercortisolism that may be caused by an adenoma

Cushing syndrome

Hyperfunctioning medullary tumor

Phenochromocytoma

Ectopic or accessory adrenal tissue

Adrenal rests

Primary hyperaldosteronism “too much aldosterone”

Conn Syndrome

Most common extracranial malignancy in peds

Neuroblastoma

Most common adrenal pathology in pediatrics

Adrenal Hemorrhage

Symptoms include hypotension, weakness, fatigue, bronzing of the skin, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, inc ACTH

Addison Disease

Adrenal enlargement, possible calcifications

Addison Disease

Symptoms include hypertension, obesity, buffalo hump, round moon shaped face, hirsutism, hyperglycemia, purpura streaks

Cushing Syndrome

Symptoms include hypertension, thirsty, urinary frequency, hypernatremia, hypokalemia

Conn Syndrome